From the course: Informational Interviewing
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Update your CV or résumé
- You've done your research, you've cleaned up your online presence, you've reached out to targeted contacts, and you've scheduled an informational interview. So now your questions are, should you update your resume or CV? And, should you bring it with you? My answers may surprise you. Yes you should update your resume or CV, but no, you should not present it during an informational interview. An informational interview is a process to learn more about an occupation, industry, or company, not to ask for a job. When you pull out your resume, you've turned the meeting into an ambush job interview, and you could lose your credibility. You don't want to look like you have an ulterior motive for scheduling the informational interview, or make your contact feel like you've ambushed them. Remember, this person is giving you their valuable time to answer questions. You want the conversation to focus on their experience, and how they advanced their career. And, when you let someone talk about…
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